Celebs tweet Obama’s praises over marriage

Air Force One will feel a tailwind as it heads from Seattle to Southern California on Thursday, as show biz celebrities heaped praise on President Obama for declaring that he supports the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Obama is headed for a $40,000-a-person fundraiser at the home of Oscar-winning actor George Clooney.

The entertainment industry has helped change attitudes in America with depiction of gay and lesbian characters in TV sitcoms and movies. Here is a sampling of celebrity tweets on Obama’s marriage announcement.

–Alec Baldwin: “Obama gets it right on gay marriage. Bravo.

–Kathy Griffin: “POTUS & VPOTUS: turns out gays and lesbians should have SAME rights as rest of the country. Shouldn’t be “3/5ths” citizens.”

–Alicia Keys: “It’s about time.”

–Ricki Lake: “Love is love. Thank you, Mr. President Barack Obama.”

–Kim Kardashian: “Thank You, President Obama: No more living in the past.”

–Russell Simons: “Thank you Mr. President for your support of gay marriage.”

The Seattle-born Chris Cornell of Soundgarden headlined at an Obama fundraiser at the Nob Hill Masonic Temple in San Francisco. Cornell has, of late, enjoyed a pair of coveted bookings -- a gig for Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday, and a party for America's 44th president. less

The Seattle-born Chris Cornell of Soundgarden headlined at an Obama fundraiser at the Nob Hill Masonic Temple in San Francisco. Cornell has, of late, enjoyed a pair of coveted bookings -- a gig for Muhammad ... more

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Al Green, the gospel and soul music legend, was a late addition to the bill for the President's fundraisers in San Francisco. Obama recently sang a few bars from Green's signature "Let's Stay Together" at a fundraiser in New York's Harlem. Digital download sales -- of Green, that is -- jumped 490 percent. less

Al Green, the gospel and soul music legend, was a late addition to the bill for the President's fundraisers in San Francisco. Obama recently sang a few bars from Green's signature "Let's Stay Together" at a ... more

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Julie Newmar, the 1960's-70's sitcom star and "Catwoman" in the original Batman movie, is backing libertarian Texas Rep. Ron Paul, although Newmar once swore she would never again vote a Texan for president. "I find Ron Paul the youngest thinking of all the candidates," Newmar said on her Facebook page. less

Julie Newmar, the 1960's-70's sitcom star and "Catwoman" in the original Batman movie, is backing libertarian Texas Rep. Ron Paul, although Newmar once swore she would never again vote a Texan for president. ... more

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Donny Osmond, onetime teen heartthrob turned Las Vegas headliner, recently donated $2,500 to Republican candidate Mitt Romney. There is a faith connection. "I think it's been absolutely wonderful for the Mormon Church to have Mitt out there," Osmond told CNN's Larry King when Romney first ran. less

Pat Boone, the 1950's-vintage crooner, Ocean Shores investor -- and cover piece of Rolling Stone's lowest selling issue -- is pitchman for a conservative seniors' group and a Rick Santorum supporter. "Rick has been a consistent defender of conservatives and the values on which our great nation was founded," Boone said recently. less

Gene Simmons, the KISS band player, didn't exactly endorse Romney but recently had kind words for the candidate: "He's run successful companies, knows how to make money. (It's) who can do the job, and I believe Mitt Romney and President Obama are going to have a very good dialogue and I want to hear that." less

Gene Simmons, the KISS band player, didn't exactly endorse Romney but recently had kind words for the candidate: "He's run successful companies, knows how to make money. (It's) who can do the job, and I ... more

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Chuck Norris, the action actor and karate expert, is a lead figure in Newt Gingrich's "Faith Leaders Dream Team." Of Gingrich, Norris says: "He is the best man left on the battlefield who is able to outwit, outplay and outlast Obama and his campaign team." Norris is one person to praise Gingrich's "humility." He also previously endorsed Mike Huckabee as shown in this photo. less

Chuck Norris, the action actor and karate expert, is a lead figure in Newt Gingrich's "Faith Leaders Dream Team." Of Gingrich, Norris says: "He is the best man left on the battlefield who is able to outwit, ... more

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Vince Vaughn, star of "The Wedding Crashers" and "Couples Retreat" bonded with Ron Paul over their mutual suspicion of the Federal Reserve. Vaughn introduced Paul to the Liberty Political Action Conference, and penned the intro to Paul's book "End the Fed." "Everybody must read this book," wrote Vaughn. less

Vince Vaughn, star of "The Wedding Crashers" and "Couples Retreat" bonded with Ron Paul over their mutual suspicion of the Federal Reserve. Vaughn introduced Paul to the Liberty Political Action Conference, ... more

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Kelly Clarkson, the first American Idol, embraced the libertarian late last year, saying: "I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination and nobody gave him a chance." Now nobody is giving Clarkson a chance to forget racially volatile and homophobic newsletters sent out over Paul's signature in the 1980's. less

Kelly Clarkson, the first American Idol, embraced the libertarian late last year, saying: "I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination and nobody gave him a chance." Now nobody ... more

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Dave Mustaine of the heavy metal group Megadeth seemed to endorse Rick Santorum earlier this week, praising Santorum because "the dude went home to be with his daughter when she was sick." Mustaine is standing by his observation that Santorum "has some presidential qualities" but is making no formal endorsement. less

Dave Mustaine of the heavy metal group Megadeth seemed to endorse Rick Santorum earlier this week, praising Santorum because "the dude went home to be with his daughter when she was sick." Mustaine is ... more

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George Clooney is campaigning, at screenings of "The Descendants", for Best Picture and Best Actor honors, but showed up Wednesday at one of Obama's $35,800-a-couple fundraisers. Clooney is no fair weather friend. "I'm disillusioned by the people who are disillusioned by Obama, quite honestly I am," he recently told ABC News. less

George Clooney is campaigning, at screenings of "The Descendants", for Best Picture and Best Actor honors, but showed up Wednesday at one of Obama's $35,800-a-couple fundraisers. Clooney is no fair weather ... more